MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
reviews
issues
relating to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
advancements in
blended learning technology are making it possible for
people
in nations all aver the world
to participate in online classes.
MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students.
These MOOCs are
usually free
but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
subjects that
e-learning technology institutions
have to consider
today because distance learning technology is
developing so fast.
How can teachers
be assured that
the instruction provided by these
MOOCs is
acceptable?
How can participants
certify that
educators are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What business models are being used by
organizations like
UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses?
What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can participants
manage problems like
poor
student motivation and high
learner dropout rates?
As digital learning technology becomes more
abundant there is a
developing
desideratum
to gain more knowledge about how
these massively open online courses are being conducted.
Scientists
and many other
participants
desire
to gain a better understanding of
these
new open educational
endeavours.
Teachers want
to perceive how
massively open online courses
can be made better.
To meet this
growing
desire for
data
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This definitive new book
also analyzes the
most important controversies associated with
these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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